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Domino

Diners · 2023

24 min · 10 tracks

A vibrant blend of pop-punk energy and introspective lyricism, wrapped in catchy melodies and tight arrangements.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Working On My Dreams — This opening track captures the album's ethos with its upbeat tempo and earnest lyrics about ambition and perseverance, setting a hopeful tone.
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    So What — With its catchy chorus and playful attitude, this track exemplifies the band's knack for blending humor with self-reflection, making it a standout anthem of youthful defiance.
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    I Don’t Think About You the Way I Used To — This song showcases a deeper emotional layer in the songwriting, exploring the complexities of moving on from past relationships with insightful lyrics and memorable melodies.
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    Your Eyes Look Like Christmas — A whimsical yet poignant love song that cleverly uses seasonal imagery to convey feelings of warmth and nostalgia, demonstrating lyrical creativity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Foothills
Higher than 29% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic pop-punk with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong hooks but varying cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high energy with fast tempos and driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective tracks.
  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Working On My Dreams 2:35
  • 2 Domino 2:32
  • 3 So What 2:30
  • 4 Someday I’ll Go Surfing 2:31
  • 5 The Power 2:32
  • 6 Painted Pictures 2:57
  • 7 I Don’t Think About You the Way I Used To 2:40
  • 8 From My Pillow 2:31
  • 9 Your Eyes Look Like Christmas 1:43
  • 10 Wisdom 2:18

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata